Sarnia
Sarnia is an industrial hub in Ontario.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- November 2018: Sarnia is home to Imperial Oil operations that have existed in the area for over 120 years. Residents in south Sarnia reported experiencing noxious fumes and sleep deprivation due to industrial flaring in 2016.[2]
- January 2019: The city was the site of a news conference on January 17, 2019, regarding the Little Native Hockey League. The 2009 Little Native Hockey League tournament was staged in this city.[3]
- January 2019: Kyle Jackson grew up in Sarnia, where he participated in various sports including hockey, tennis, and volleyball.[4]
- March 2019: The city served as the location for the Little Native Hockey League tournament in 2009 when it was hosted by Aamjiwnaang First Nation.[5]
- March 2019: In March 2019, Sarnia hosted a seminar for social workers from Aamjiwnaang and Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point regarding human trafficking. Nancy Peters described Sarnia as a hub for local Indigenous communities.[6]
- July 2019: The city hosts the annual Three Fires by the Water art exhibit at its downtown gallery. Residents visit the Lawrence House Centre for the Arts to learn about First Nation culture and food.[7]
- November 2019: Sarnia is home to a complex of refineries and chemical plants known as Chemical Valley. The Pollution Reporter app shows how much of each chemical local Imperial facilities release annually and shows cumulative pollution totals.[8]
- November 2019: The city hosted a cultural event in 2019 that attracted 250 people to discuss First Nations tourism development. Local officials hope to use interest in First Nations culture for economic growth in the area.[9]
- January 2020: Sarnia is home to the Chemical Valley, an area with a high concentration of oil refineries and chemical plants. Air monitoring stations in south Sarnia were used to measure benzene concentrations for a health risk study.[10]
- August 2020: The city is located near Aamjiwnaang First Nation and the site of a major archaeological discovery in the 1990s.[11]
- September 2020: Residents from this city frequently used the St. Clair River riverbank for fishing, leading to a 2017 policy change by Aamjiwnaang First Nation.[12]
- April 2021: Indigenous business owners in this city are eligible for pandemic relief loans through the Tecumseh Community Development Corporation.[13]
- July 2021: The city's Chemical Valley is the site of heavy industry located next to Aamjiwnaang First Nation.[14]
- July 2021: As of July 2021, the city updated its waterfront flag court to include representation for local First Nations. The municipal government established a committee in 2017 to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.[15]
- July 2021: The city was one of the locations where Greta Shawnoo delivered t-shirts to raise awareness for a homicide investigation.[16]
- September 2022: The city served as the location for a 2022 festival celebrating First Nation culture and traditions. The event was held at a community centre on Virgil Avenue.[17]
- February 2024: This city is the location of Northern Collegiate Institute & Vocational School.[18]
- June 2024: Sereena Nahmabin grew up in Sarnia and the nearby Aamjiwnaang First Nation.[19]
- July 2024: The community marks the southern point of the territory represented by the Anishinabek Nation.[20]
- August 2024: Chelsee Pettit grew up in this city.[21]
- February 2025: The city hosted the U-17 World Challenge international hockey tournament in November 2024.[22]
- February 2025: Sarnia is the hometown where Jack Nesbitt grew up.[23]
- February 2025: Sarnia is the location of Lambton College, where Summer Manning-Catt works with Indigenous youth. Summer Manning-Catt grew up in this city, which is located about 30 to 40 minutes away from Kettle and Stony Point First Nation.[24]
- July 2025: Summer Manning-Catt was born and raised in Sarnia and continues to reside there. The city is home to Lambton College, where Manning-Catt works and previously attended as a student.[25]
- March 2026: The city's leadership was noted for an initiative to incorporate Indigenous art and educational tools at Sarnia City Hall. A local councillor's remarks about First Nations caused a controversy involving the Anishinabek Nation in March 2026.[26]
- July 2026: This city is the intended terminus for the Northern Shield Energy Corridor. The location features three refineries and extensive existing pipeline infrastructure.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Anishinabek Nation statement on the Northern Shield Energy Corridor", Anishinabek News, 8 July 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Aamjiwnaang First Nation environmental activist teams up with University of Toronto researchers", Anishinabek News, 12 November 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "The countdown is on – Little NHL tournament is fast approaching!", Anishinabek News, 21 January 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Aamjiwnaang athlete starring with National Lacrosse League’s Rochester Knighthawks", Anishinabek News, 25 January 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Little NHL hosts earning praise", Anishinabek News, 14 March 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Human sex trafficking survivor seeks shares story to protect vulnerable sector", Anishinabek News, 18 March 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Downtown Sarnia gallery art exhibit features Anishinaabe artists", Anishinabek News, 8 July 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Aamjiwnaang environmental activist and U of T to launch phone app to track and report chemical leaks", Anishinabek News, 25 November 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Sarnia-Lambton Tourism looking to expand First Nations cultural events", Anishinabek News, 25 November 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "New study in Aamjiwnaang finds residents may face higher health risks caused by toxic substance in air", Anishinabek News, 13 January 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Aamjiwnaang First Nation unveils plans for new community cultural centre", Anishinabek News, 21 August 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Southwestern First Nation connecting severed ties with water", Anishinabek News, 15 September 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Tecumseh Community Development Corporation offers financial support to local Indigenous-led businesses during pandemic", Anishinabek News, 15 April 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "New environmental study underway this summer in Aamjiwnaang First Nation", Anishinabek News, 2 July 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "City of Sarnia updates waterfront flag court with local First Nation representation", Anishinabek News, 12 July 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Kettle and Stony Point family continue to search for Justice for David through new t-shirt campaign", Anishinabek News, 16 July 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Celebrating First Nation culture in Sarnia-Lambton", Anishinabek News, 16 September 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Double-duty pays off with two medals for Anishinaabe teen lacrosse player", Anishinabek News, 23 February 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Boxing kwe staying ringside in the Miss Indigenous Canada competition", Anishinabek News, 10 June 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Invasive Species Action Fund supports local community groups for on-the-ground action in Ontario", Anishinabek News, 16 July 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Aamjiwnaang member wins top prize in Bears’ Lair TV season", Anishinabek News, 6 August 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "M’Chigeeng teen enjoying Ontario Hockey League rookie season in nation’s capital", Anishinabek News, 5 February 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Wiikwemkoong teen starring for Windsor Spitfires and impressing NHL scouts", Anishinabek News, 12 February 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Kettle and Stony Point First Nation Anishinaabekwe a Miss Indigenous Canada 2025 contender", Anishinabek News, 27 February 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Kettle and Stony Point First Nation member to participate in pageant", Anishinabek News, 16 July 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation expresses concern over City of Sarnia Councillor’s remarks", Anishinabek News, 24 March 2026 (archived copy; original article).